Why VPNs Are Essential for Privacy and Security
I remember the day my friend Tom called me in a panic. He'd been working from a coffee shop and had just received an email from his bank flagging "suspicious activity" on his account. Someone had attempted to access his online banking while he was sipping his latte and answering emails. The culprit? The seemingly innocent public Wi-Fi network he'd connected to without a second thought. Tom's story isn't unique. In our hyper-connected world, our personal information is constantly at risk, flowing through networks that are far more vulnerable than most of us realize. This is exactly why I've spent the last decade advising clients, friends, and family to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as their first line of defense against digital intrusions. Let me walk you through why VPNs have become non-negotiable tools for anyone who values their privacy and security online—and why you should be using one too. The Digital Breadcrumbs We Leave Behind Have you ev...